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Deadlock: Explanation of Rank Distribution Changes
This video explains the recent changes in the rank distribution in Deadlock. The main change is visual, adjusting the badges to more accurately reflect the internal MMR (Matchmaking Rating) of the players. The matchmaking itself has not been modified, and players should continue playing with opponents of similar skill. The goal is to alleviate the frustration of players who did not see changes in their rank despite winning consecutive matches.
1. 🎮 Introduction to Deadlock Rank Changes
- ✅ Yoshi announced rank distribution changes on Discord.
- ✅ To see your new rank, go to your profile in the game (press Escape in the hideout, then click "Skill Rating" in the upper right corner).
- ⚠️ The video creator emphasizes that his analysis is speculative, based on observations from streams, Twitch chats, and game experiences, not official information from the developers.
- ❌ The rank change is not a change in matchmaking. Your percentile should be the same.
00:00 - 01:26
1. 🎮 Introduction to Deadlock Rank Changes
- ✅ Yoshi announced rank distribution changes on Discord.
- ✅ To see your new rank, go to your profile in the game (press Escape in the hideout, then click "Skill Rating" in the upper right corner).
- ⚠️ The video creator emphasizes that his analysis is speculative, based on observations from streams, Twitch chats, and game experiences, not official information from the developers.
- ❌ The rank change is not a change in matchmaking. Your percentile should be the same.
01:27 - 02:32
2. 🏆 Visual Impact and Player Frustration
- ✅ The rank change is primarily a visual and feel-good improvement for the player.
- ✅ Many players were stuck in the "Initiate 1" rank, which caused frustration by not seeing changes despite winning consecutive matches.
- ✅ This change seeks to solve that frustration, showing your rank more accurately in relation to other players.
02:33 - 04:37
3. 📊 Analysis of Rank Distribution and MMR
- ✅ The update seeks to make your badge correctly show your rank in relation to other players.
- ✅ Before, Alchemist 5 represented the top 50% of players, which is unusual considering the number of ranks.
- ✅ It is expected that ranks like Emissary 3 or 4 will be closer to the average.
- ✅ The movement of ranks is based on an internal MMR or ELO system.
| Previous Rank (Example) | Estimated New Rank |
|---|---|
| Emissary 3 or 4 (Top 15%) | Phantom or Ascendant |
04:38 - 06:42
4. 🤔 Implications and Call to the Community
- ✅ The current rank distribution shown in Stat Locker may not be accurate immediately after the update.
- ✅ Your badge now more accurately represents the MMR that the system already assigned you.
- ✅ Don't be afraid to play if your rank has gone up; your MMR has not changed.
- ✅ Ascendant 1 now represents a larger percentage of players than before.
- 🗣️ The creator invites the community to share their experiences with the changes in the comments.